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This blueberry chia pudding is a creamy, lightly sweetened pudding made from blended blueberries, Greek yogurt, milk, and chia seeds that create its signature texture. A touch of lemon juice enhances the fresh berry flavor, while optional cinnamon adds depth.

It’s a nutritious treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Recipe Info

This recipe is:

Fresh and fruity. The natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of blueberries shine through, with a hint of lemon and optional cinnamon for extra zest.
Super easy to make. No cooking required—just blend, mix, chill, and enjoy. Great for meal prep and busy mornings.
Great all year long. Frozen blueberries work just as well as fresh ones, so you can enjoy this pudding anytime.

Making blueberry chia pudding for the first time? Read the ingredients notes, step-by-step instructions, and tips. If you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to jump to the recipe card.

Extra Learning

Before we jump in, here are a few handy resources to help you nail this recipe:

Chia pudding 101. Our go-to guide for swaps, toppings, troubleshooting, and everything in between.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Blueberries. Couldn’t make blueberry chia pudding without blueberries. Fresh or frozen are both okay.
No-fat Greek yogurt. Adds creaminess and protein.
Milk of choice. Helps achieve the right pudding consistency. Use any dairy or plant-based milk you like. I recommend regular dairy or oat milk.
Chia seeds. Create the pudding’s signature gel-like texture by absorbing liquid.
White sugar. Serves as a neutral-flavored sweetener. You can substitute with liquid sweeteners (honey, maple) but they alter the taste a bit.
Lemon juice. Brightens and enhances the overall berry flavor.
Salt. A bit helps bring out the flavor.
Cinnamon (optional). Adds a subtle warmth and depth if you add it. A bit goes a long way.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Blueberry Chia Pudding

Blend the base ingredients. Start by adding blueberries (frozen works fine), your milk of choice, white sugar, salt, a pinch of cinnamon (if you use it), and lemon juice into a blender or food processor. Blend everything until the mixture is smooth and well combined. It’s going to be fairly thick if blueberries were frozen.

Ingredients in a bowl — Blend together blueberries, milk, sugar, lemon juice, salt,

Blending the ingredients — Blend together blueberries, milk, sugar, lemon juice, salt,

Mix in Greek yogurt. Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and stir in the Greek yogurt thoroughly until it’s nicely incorporated.

Adding the ingredients — Mix Greek yogurt into the blended

Mixing in the yogurt — Mix Greek yogurt into the blended

Add chia seeds. Sprinkle in the chia seeds and mix well to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the pudding base.
Wait and stir. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then give it a good stir. If you notice the chia seeds settling or clumping, repeat this stirring step after another 5 minutes.

Adding the chia seeds — Stir chia seeds into the mixture. After 5 minutes,

Mixing in the chia seeds — Stir chia seeds into the mixture. After 5 minutes,

Refrigerate. Cover and place the pudding in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours. This will allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy pudding.
Serve and enjoy. When ready, top with your favorite add-ins like fresh blueberries, nuts, or a drizzle of honey, then dig in.

Creamy blueberry chia pudding in a jar — Chill, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Variations

Vegan

Make this blueberry chia pudding vegan with these simple swaps:

Use plant milk instead of dairy milk for the liquid base. I like oat milk but you do you.
Substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based thick yogurt.
Make sure any sweetener used is vegan-friendly (i.e., check your white sugar).

Chia pudding with fresh blueberries — Creamy blueberry chia pudding

High Protein

Boost the protein content by adding protein powder and adjusting ingredients for texture and sweetness:

Add 1 portion (30g) of vanilla protein powder to the base mixture.
Reduce the white sugar by half to adjust for the sweetness in the protein powder.
Increase the chia seeds by 1/2 tbsp (6g) to maintain the pudding’s texture after adding protein powder.

Option	Protein per serving (g)
Regular	12.3
High Protein	32.3

Blueberry flavored chia pudding jar for healthy breakfast — A refreshing blueberry chia pudding jar for breakfast

Tips

Use a blender for best texture and flavor integration. Blending the blueberries and sugar breaks down the fruit quickly and ensures the sugar dissolves evenly, even in cold liquids, resulting in a smooth, well-flavored base.
Be cautious with liquid sweeteners. While honey or maple syrup can sweeten the pudding, they may overpower or alter the delicate blueberry taste. Opt for white sugar (or another neutral-flavored sweetener) to maintain the natural berry flavor.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Add toppings just before serving.

Similar Recipes to Try

Looking for more? Check out the following recipes:

Other fresh and fruity puddings? You’ll love Lemon Chia Pudding, Strawberry Chia Pudding, and Raspberry Chia Pudding.
More blueberry goodness? Try Blueberry Baked Oats.
Want more chia pudding recipes? Here’s the list of chia pudding recipes I published.